The Government announced today that the Public Service Commission (Investigation) Regulation will be published in the Gazette this Friday.
The regulation follows the establishment of the Heads of Department Accountability System and the introduction of a two-tier investigation mechanism proposed in the 2025 Policy Address. The new regulation empowers the Public Service Commission (PSC) to conduct Tier II investigations under the Administrative Responsibility Two-tier Investigation Mechanism.
A Tier II investigation will be triggered by serious, widespread, repetitive or systemic government problems, or if a head of department or permanent secretary is implicated. The investigation will target the problem identified and cover all involved personnel, regardless of rank.
The regulation defines the conditions for government referral to the PSC and mandates that the commission investigate these cases. It also regulates the formation, powers and proceedings of the investigation team, which must submit a final report to the Government.
The regulation will be tabled at the Legislative Council for negative vetting on May 27. Subject to legislative approval, it will take effect on July 17.
